Ranocchia: ‘Juve players helped’
Andrea Ranocchia revealed the Juventus players “help those of us less au fait with” Antonio Conte’s tactics. The Inter captain started in tonight’s 2-0 friendly victory over the Netherlands. Andrea…
Andrea Ranocchia revealed the Juventus players “help those of us less au fait with” Antonio Conte’s tactics. The Inter captain started in tonight’s 2-0 friendly victory over the Netherlands. Andrea…
Leonardo Bonucci said Antonio Conte has “already given us a precise idea of football” on his Italy debut. The Juventus defender provided the assist for Ciro Immobile’s opening goal in…
Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli. Daniele De Rossi saw “the right reaction” from Italy, but denied criticising Mario…
Simone Zaza felt some regrets after his senior Italy debut against Holland. “I earned a penalty, but also missed a sitter!” Simone Zaza felt some regrets after his senior Italy…
Ciro Immobile admits Antonio Conte is “the same old ‘hammer’ for Italy” as he was at club level. “I am happy with my first official goal for Italy. The game…
Antonio Conte praised Italy for their “positive response” in a 2-0 friendly victory over Holland. His debut on the Azzurri bench was a 2-0 win over the Netherlands, with both…
Antonio Conte had the ideal start to his Italy career, beating 10-man Holland 2-0 with Ciro Immobile and Daniele De Rossi goals. Antonio Conte had the ideal start to his…
Antonio Conte’s first Italy match against Holland tonight has Ciro Immobile partnering debutant Simone Zaza. It kicks off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 19.45 UK time (18.45…
The agent of Jorginho is hopeful the young Napoli talent will soon break into the Italian international set-up. “I would like to see new boss Antonio Conte select him sooner…
Antonio Conte is the man Italy need to climb the international footballing ladder, says Devis Mangia. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, the former Italian Under-21 boss has backed the Juventus…
Paris Saint-Germain’s Thiago Motta insists his international career is still alive despite his omission from the Italy squad. Paris Saint-Germain’s Thiago Motta insists his international career is still alive despite…
New Italy Coach Antonio Conte has spoken of the need for a change in Italian football ahead of his debut match against the Netherlands. Thursday evening in Bari will see…
La Nazione have run through a possible timetable of recovery for Giuseppe Rossi, indicating he could be back in Italy within a fortnight. The Fiorentina striker has flown out the…
Wesley Sneijder is disappointed that he won’t be facing Mario Balotelli in tonight’s Italy-Holland friendly. The two teams will meet in Bari, but Balotelli has been omitted from the squad…
Daniele Padelli insists nobody was more surprised with his inclusion in the latest Italy squad than himself. The Torino man was selected by new boss Antonio Conte for tonight’s friendly…
Salvatore Sirigu is looking forward to a fresh start with the Italian national side after the 2014 World Cup debacle. The Azzurri will face Holland this evening in an international…
Norway, who are Italy’s first Euro 2016 opponents next week, have lost a friendly 1-0 to England. The Azzurri begin their qualifying campaign for the European Championships on September 9…
Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile are expected to start in Italy’s 3-5-2 formation against Robin van Persie’s Holland. They meet in a friendly on Thursday evening at the Stadio San…
Dutch Coach Guus Hiddink is “curious” to see how Antonio Conte will set out Italy in tomorrow’s friendly. Dutch Coach Guus Hiddink is “curious” to see how Antonio Conte will…
Andrea Ranocchia knows full well he’s not an Italy mainstay. “I am here today, I could be gone tomorrow.” The Inter captain is in the squad for tomorrow’s friendly against…